Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 216 The Madness of the Nine Netherworlds: Creating the Holy Embryo

A world of a hundred leaves, each world containing both the human realm and the underworld.

The cycle of heaven and earth continues endlessly, with birth and death occurring in an incessant manner.

The sun rises and sets, the mountains and rivers flow, just like the real world.

Li Changsheng felt the demonic energy within his body, refined to its extreme. He realized that he could now kill his former self with a flick of his finger.

Unfortunately, his cultivation level is still at the late stage of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

However, he no longer cared about the Five Elements returning to their origin.

Back then, the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor was able to defeat the old Taoist priest who had mastered the Five Elements. Now, he is no weaker than the Demon Emperor he once was!

Resources have been completely exhausted. Receive the message sent to me by Ao Qing.

More than three hundred years have passed since he went into seclusion.

"Cultivation truly knows no time; those who can ascend to the Dao Integration stage are all exceptional individuals."

Li Changsheng sighed deeply; the further one progressed in cultivation, the more difficult it became.

With his talent, he might not be able to become a carefree immortal even if he lived to be ten thousand years old.

It's easy to imagine how difficult it must have been for those cultivators who were even less skilled than him.

I am grateful to the disciples I have taken in; they are all grateful and have a conscience.

If someone were to recruit someone like the third-best in the world, they would probably kill their master immediately.

After sorting through the messages sent by Ao Qing, Li Changsheng also learned about everything that had happened in the past three hundred years.

He was somewhat surprised, not expecting that the Heavenly Heart Demon Emperor had killed the Dao Integration Old Monster.

The Crocodile Clan and the Taiyin Sirius were also completely blinded by hatred.

If it weren't for the old monster's intervention, Wutian and his group would have definitely wiped out the Crocodile Clan and the Taiyin Sky Wolf.

At that time, Yang Wushang will also emerge from seclusion ahead of schedule and engage in battle with the two.

The four Dragon Kings of the Seas have also entered the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top realm, greatly increasing the power of the Four Seas Formation.

Together with many powerful members of the dragon race, they swept across the land and plundered a great deal of resources.

Unfortunately, Ao Qing still received the fewest points.

He heeded Li Changsheng's advice, refusing to compete or fight, and allowed the three Dragon Kings to distance themselves from him and exclude him.

His priority was survival. If they pressured him too much, Ao Qing would return and reunite with the North Sea. The True Dragon would not destroy the North Sea and therefore would not kill him.

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Thanks to the efforts of the dragon race, they have indeed become the top power of this era.

But to truly stand at the top and become the strongest force, they still need to eliminate the other geniuses.

Li Changsheng lived a carefree life on Penglai Island, detached from worldly affairs.

A year has passed, and a figure in black arrives in Penglai; it is none other than Jiu Youming.

"I didn't expect that you would come to my humble Penglai Island in person," Li Changsheng said with a faint smile.

Jiuyouming said calmly, "I'm tired of staying in the Netherworld. I came out for a walk. The world is full of chaos and disorder. Only here, fellow Daoist, is there a sense of peace and tranquility."

"This humble Taoist prefers a quiet and peaceful life."

Li Changsheng brewed spiritual tea to entertain Jiu Youming.

Jiu Youming looked at him and asked, "A true dragon crossing the river and then discarding the bridge, fellow Daoist, are you truly not bothered?"

Back then, it was Li Changsheng who emerged from seclusion and won over Wutian and Sun Chengdao for Zhenlong, which enabled him to kill Kunpeng and achieve what he has today.

But now, Li Changsheng has returned to Penglai, and he doesn't even have a single aquatic creature to serve him.

The Dragon Clan also had no news of Li Changsheng, as if this dragon did not exist.

Li Changsheng smiled faintly and said, "This is exactly what I seek. Don't you also reside in the Netherworld, seeking neither fame nor fortune?"

"Now that you are all alone, fellow Daoist, you are quite at ease. Our discussion of the Dao is no longer constrained," Jiu Youming said calmly.

"That's right." Li Changsheng smiled.

The two discussed Taoism in Penglai, North Sea, ignoring worldly affairs.

Immersed in the Great Dao of the Earthly Emperor, Jiu Youming expounded on the profound mysteries of the Great Dao of the Earthly Emperor.

Li Changsheng also added new content, merging with the sacred runes, making his Heavenly Dragon Path even stronger.

When the Way of the Heavenly Dragon is taken to its extreme, one can also become a Celestial Dragon, who will be able to influence the Heavenly Way of the Celestials.

Both were engrossed in their discussion, absorbing each other's profound insights into the Dao.

Li Changsheng's Six Paths of Reincarnation is being perfected, and the Nine Netherworlds are also absorbing the Heavenly Dragon's Dao to perfect the Netherworld.

In front of Jiu Youming, Li Changsheng also made no attempt to conceal his use of the Dao of the Netherworld, though it was only a weak version.

The Nine Netherworlds use the energy of the Netherworld to evolve into the Netherworld Dragon.

Both sides absorb each other's profound wisdom and make progress together.

Ten years after they began their discussions, Ao Qing sent a message informing them that Zhenlong and the others had emerged from seclusion.

Zhenlong, Wutian, and Sun Chengdao have all entered the Five Qi Gathering Realm.

Watching Li Changsheng and Ao Qing exchange words, Jiu Youming asked in surprise, "Fellow Daoist is also concerned about the situation outside?"

"We should at least have some understanding of this. My strength is meager. If there is any danger, I will run away first," Li Changsheng said without any embarrassment.

Jiu Youming chuckled and said, "Fellow Daoist is still the same as before, unchanged."

"In this world, being able to live to a ripe old age and die peacefully is the greatest fortune," Li Changsheng sighed.

Jiu Youming deeply agreed: "How many geniuses thought they could reach the peak, but in the end they fell into the long river of history."

"For example, Kunpeng?" Li Changsheng sighed softly, "If Kunpeng had not revived in this era, or had instead chosen to remain in seclusion, it wouldn't have met such a tragic end."

"Who will be next?" Jiu Youming asked.

"I don't know." Li Changsheng shook his head: "Who will fall next is none of my business. I have completely extricated myself from that vortex."

Jiu Youming nodded slightly: "Let's continue."

"Alright." Li Changsheng cast aside his distracting thoughts and resumed his discussion with Jiu Youming.

On Penglai Island, the Netherworld and the Heavenly Dragon intertwine, and Li Changsheng also begins to cooperate with the Nine Netherworlds to evolve the Netherworld Heavenly Dragon.

Furthermore, he passed on the method of transforming the body of a true dragon through patterns to the Nine Netherworlds.

Of course, he didn't transmit the true dragon, but only the principles of its patterns.

The Seventy-Two Transformations of Heaven and Earth are no longer a particularly precious supernatural power to him.

With Li Changsheng's transformation techniques, Jiu Youming found it increasingly easier to comprehend them.

After thirty years of seclusion, Zhenlong, together with Wutian and Sun Chengdao, launched a campaign against Buddhism.

This battle shattered the Buddhist kingdom, slaughtering countless Buddhist monks and ancient demon geniuses.

The ancient demon geniuses recruited by the Buddhist sect either died or fled, and all their previous efforts were in vain at this moment.

Phoenix emerged from the mountain, leading cultivators to support Buddhism, but they were powerless to reverse the situation and were forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses.

In order to completely drive Buddhism out of China, Wutian issued a kill order, vowing to hunt down every Buddhist disciple.

The true dragon naturally cooperated, allowing the dragon race to search for the whereabouts of the Buddhist cultivators.

For a time, Buddhism disappeared from the Central Plains, and Western Buddhism dared not send Buddhist monks there anymore.

After dealing with the Buddhist sect, news also came from Yang Wushang's side that Yang Wushang had achieved the Five Qi Convergence.

One by one, powerful figures stepped into new realms, but they wisely refrained from seeking out Yang Wushang.

Yang Wushang didn't look for them; instead, he was searching for Yang Dingtian's whereabouts.

The Buddhist sect has been dealt with, but there's still the Taoist sect, the Three Holy Lands, and the powerful figures returning from the ancient demon clan.

The True Dragon set its sights on these geniuses. It was too early to deal with Yang Wushang; the priority was to maximize its strength.

While they were waging war, they also sent people to search for news of the phoenix.

Li Changsheng merely received the message from Ao Qing and did not pay much attention to it.

Twenty years later, Ao Qing finally found an opportunity to step down as the Dragon King of the North Sea and hand it over to a dragon at the mid-stage of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

He himself retreated to Beihai, citing excessive fighting and internal injuries that were difficult to heal.

Li Changsheng took him to Penglai Island, where they discussed Taoism and cultivation together.

Now that Ao Qing has also withdrawn, Li Changsheng has nothing to worry about anymore.

Wutian and Sun Chengdao are not someone he needs to worry about. If they join forces, they really can't find any rivals in this era.

After another ten years of discussion, Jiu Youming, who was evolving into the Netherworld Dragon, paused slightly, and the dragon dissipated, transforming into Netherworld power.

"Hmm?" Li Changsheng frowned, looking at Jiu Youming with a puzzled expression.

Jiuyouming withdrew his power and said calmly, "The phoenix has arrived."

"A phoenix?" Li Changsheng looked surprised. "What does a phoenix want with you, fellow Daoist?"

"I don't know. The phoenix is ​​currently heading towards Penglai and will arrive in a moment," said Jiuyouming.

Li Changsheng nodded slightly and said, "Then we'll wait for the phoenix to arrive."

Ao Qing's expression changed, but he didn't say anything.

After a short wait, an aura approached Penglai, well concealed.

Li Changsheng opened a gap in the formation, allowing the phoenix to enter.

A golden fire phoenix, far more beautiful than the fire phoenix that Yang Dingtian had transformed into.

"Phoenix greets the Lord of the Underworld and the Lord of Penglai Island." Phoenix was very polite and showed no arrogance.

"Fellow Daoist, please have a seat." Li Changsheng pointed a finger, and a futon condensed.

Phoenix sat down and said, "I apologize for disturbing your discussion today."

Jiuyouming asked softly, "Why would Fellow Daoist Phoenix go to the Netherworld?"

Previously, Phoenix went to the Netherworld and was told by Rakshasa that the Nine Netherworlds were on Penglai Island, discussing the Dao with the Lord of Penglai Island, which is why Phoenix came here.

Phoenix smiled bitterly and said, "I was defeated in the battle and am disheartened. I wish to find a place to cultivate."

Jiu Youming frowned slightly: "With your strength, why seek out the Netherworld if you simply want a place to cultivate?"

"There are many islands in the North Sea. Fellow Daoist, you can choose any one you like. Or is it that Fellow Daoist has not let go of his fighting spirit and wants to help Fellow Daoist Ming rise again?" Li Changsheng said calmly.

"Without the will to fight, this era is not the era of the phoenix," the phoenix sighed.

The True Dragon's strength surpasses hers, and he has joined forces with Wutian and Sun Chengdao. How could she possibly be a match for him?

As for Yang Wushang?

Yang Wushang would be more than generous if he didn't kill her, so why would he join forces with her?

As for randomly choosing an island to hide on?

No matter how vast the world is, where is there no spies of the true dragon?

Once their whereabouts are exposed, they will inevitably face a deadly attack.

Looking across the entire Central Plains, the only safe place is the Netherworld.

"Fellow Daoist, you should resolve your own troubles." Li Changsheng smiled faintly, stood up, and led Ao Qing to the side.

Nine Netherworld pondered for a moment: "Accepting you is not impossible, but can you guarantee that you will never leave the Netherworld?"

"Never to leave the Netherworld?" The phoenix paused, then said, "Those two sun birds..."

The two Sun Birds were taken in by the Netherworld, and would hide in the Netherworld whenever they were in danger.

"Ming, we no longer need them," Jiuyouming said calmly.

Phoenix understood that the Nine Netherworlds had tolerated them because they needed the Sun Bird.

Now that the Nine Netherworlds are no longer needed, those two Sun Birds will be ignored no matter what.

"If I could never leave the Netherworld, would you no longer need me one day?" the phoenix asked in a deep voice.

Jiuyouming shook his head slightly: "If you do not leave Youming, then you are a part of Youming, and Youming will protect you."

The phoenix fell into deep thought.

Jiuyouming stood up and walked towards Li Changsheng: "Think about it carefully yourself. I still have some doubts to ask Fellow Daoist Taiyi."

Phoenix's expression changed slightly as she stared in shock at Li Changsheng in the distance.

This master of Penglai Island was once the head of the Four Seas and the elder brother of the Four Sea Dragon Kings.

Later, when the true dragon emerged, he remained in seclusion. After being invited out of seclusion by the true dragon, he abandoned it again.

But now even the Nine Netherworlds have to consult him; this True Dragon is truly blind!

Phoenix knew something about the Nine Netherworld; its strength was unfathomable, and even Yang Wushang dared not venture into it.

If Yang Wushang dared to enter the Netherworld, he would have already stormed in when the two Sun God Birds hid there.

Looking at Jiu Youming who had come to his side, Li Changsheng said, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on gaining a great general."

"I'm not much of a general; the Underworld doesn't like war," Nine Netherworld said calmly. "If you, fellow Daoist, are unwilling to enter the Underworld, it would be excellent if you could invite the Phoenix in."

"Although I do not enter the Netherworld, you have already attained the Dao of the Heavenly Dragon, so whether I go or not is no longer important," Li Changsheng said.

"Unfortunately, the celestial dragon evolved from runes is not a real celestial dragon."

Jiuyouming sighed softly, "I truly wish you would reside in the Netherworld."

"Why are you so fixated on the Heavenly Dragon?" Li Changsheng asked, puzzled. He wasn't a true Heavenly Dragon either!

"It's not that I'm obsessed with the Heavenly Dragon." After a moment of contemplation, Jiu Youming looked at Li Changsheng and said, "I have a bold idea that you, fellow Daoist, will find out to be a pipe dream and think I'm a joke."

"Oh?" Li Changsheng asked curiously, "What are your thoughts? Tell me about them."

After a moment of silence, Jiu Youming looked directly at Li Changsheng and said, word by word, "Create a Holy Embryo!"

"Hmm?" Li Changsheng's expression changed. "Creating a Sacred Embryo? Fellow Daoist wishes to create a Sacred Embryo of Heaven and Earth?"

Li Changsheng never expected that what Jiu Youming was researching was actually the creation of the Sacred Embryo of Heaven and Earth.

I have to say, this idea is insane!

The Sacred Embryo of Heaven and Earth is a gift from Heaven and Earth, hailed as the strongest innate talent in the world, an ancient and sacred being.

In this day and age, there is only one Sun Chengdao!

Jiuyouming sighed softly, "Do you think Ming has gone mad?"

"This idea is indeed very bold, but upon closer examination, it's not entirely unfeasible," Li Changsheng said.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist thinks this method is feasible?" Jiu Youming's eyes lit up. She thought Li Changsheng would think she was crazy and that it was impossible.

"The Holy Embryo of Heaven and Earth is a being nurtured by Heaven and Earth, or rather, a being nurtured by the Dao."

Li Changsheng said, "They are born with sacred markings, containing boundless spiritual power and unique talents, so they can cultivate very easily and are exceptionally gifted."

Jiuyouming nodded: "The difficulty lies in how to nurture a sacred embryo through the Dao. I have observed a Five Elements Sacred Embryo before."

Ok?

Li Changsheng pondered that Jiu Youming was probably referring to Sun Chengdao, but without specifying it.

"What have you gained, fellow Daoist?" Li Changsheng asked.

"It concerns the path of immortals and gods, which cannot be nurtured by the mortal path alone." Jiuyouming pondered, "I do have a way to come into contact with the Great Dao of Immortals and Gods."

(End of this chapter)